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In this episode of Industry Matters, Respiratory Edition, Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services, discusses humidified high flow and how it can positively impact COPD patients. Zach Haynes, Market Development Manager - Airvo from Fisher & Paykel discusses some challenges that homecare and long-term care clinicians face and how humidified high flow therapy has helped alleviate some of these iss...

Most people keep an eye on their personal health to make sure they are operating at peak levels. So why wouldn't you do the same for your business? Listen in as Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement and Kim Cuce, Director of Business Optimization about VGM & Associates newest program, Revenue Cycle Strategies.

In today’s episode of Industry Matters, Jim Greatorex, vice president of VGM Live at Home talks with Cindi Petito, occupational therapist and owner of CHAS Consulting, about best practices for collaboration between home access professionals and medical communities to enhance the next level of care.  

 In today's episode of Industry Matters , Respiratory Edition – In today's episode, Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services with VGM & Associates talks with Greg Apostolou, President and CEO, and Elliot Campbell, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer with Trace Medical on their new myTrace device and how this device can be integral in high-value asset tracking and inventory management. The...

 In today's episode of Industry Matters , Dave Lyman, SVP of Sales, discusses the future of VGM & Associates with new president, Lindy Tentinger. Listen as they talk about opportunities, challenges, and how VGM plans to disrupt traditional paradigms to influence the continuum of care. 

In today's episode of Industry Matters, U.S. Rehab edition, Tyler Mahncke of U.S. Rehab discusses a new partnership between MK Battery and Rolko. By formulating this new partnership, U.S. Rehab members will now be able to order wheelchair parts through MK Battery, which is a cost and time savings for complex rehab providers. 

In today’s episode, Dave Lyman, Senior Vice President of Sales for VGM & Associates talks with our vendor partner, Direct Supply. Dave and Nick Bush, Director of Business Development for Direct Supply, discuss supply chain reliability, creating outrageous customer service, and the importance of innovation and technology.

Welcome to Industry Matters, in today’s product spotlight, Adam Miller, president of OGPA talks with supplier partner TriOx  about one of their innovative products, ROSS.   Use code: OPGA2024, to receive a discount on ROSS. If you have any questions reach out to info@cleanwithross.com .

In today’s episode Heather Trumm, Director of VGM Wound Care talks with Linda Murray from Abbott Nutrition about the important role nutrition plays in wound healing and how a simple drink can help heal wounds. They talk about the different types of food groups to include, how much water is needed, and much more.  Additional Resource:  Patient Education - Support Wound Healing Through Nutrition Juv...

In today’s episode Tyler Mahncke, V.P of U.S. Rehab sits down with one of the top complex rehab technology providers in the U.S. along with Dr. Viswanathan, Founder and CEO of Braze, as they share stories about the success of this growing smart technology for power and manual wheelchairs. We chat a bit about how this has impacted their businesses, how satisfied their clients have been, how this te...

In today’s episode, VGM Live at Home’s vice president, Jim Greatorex talks with Rick Lair from Challenge Specialties about bank trusts and how they impact home accessibility clients and home modification companies. 

In today’s episode Tyler Mahncke, V.P of U.S. Rehab sits down with Caleb Polley, the CEO of Cubby Beds, one of the most innovative and fastest growing companies in CRT, as they share stories about the success of their life changing bed solution for children with special needs. We chat a bit about how Caleb got into the home medical industry, some of the hardships he had to work through early, how...

In today’s episode, VGM’s Craig Douglas and Ronda Buhrmester talk about the importance of taking action to pass Bill S. 1294 which would extend the 75/25 blended rate from the Cares Act. Listen as they explain why this is necessary and what you can do to help!   Understanding the 75/25 Blended Rate and Why We Need Legislative Action! In 2020, amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, t...

In today’s episode Boone Lockard, Director of VGM Respiratory talks with Encore Healthcare and MedSouth Inc about their partnership and the positive outcomes MedSouth Inc has seen using Encore’s Nexus Software and Program. You won’t want to miss this amazing story of how MedSouth Inc is changing people's lives. 

In today's episode, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing at VGM & Associates. talks with 3 of our payer, billing, and reimbursement experts; Ronda Buhrmester, Dan Fedor, and Craig Douglas about the end of the Public Health Emergency, or PHE and what that means for our members. Thank you all for taking time out of your hectic schedules to discuss this important topic. 

In today's episode of Industry Matters, Mandi Joyner discusses all things wound care with the Director of Wound Care, Heather Trumm, and Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement. They walk through billing, intake, wound care categories, and much more!

In today’s episode, Adam Miller, president of OPGA, talks with Jeff Brandt, of Brandt Ventures, about the  Limb Loss and Preservation Registry and the progress they’ve seen in the last year. They discuss the importance of the outcomes program in providing evidence-based care in the O&P profession.

In today’s episode, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing for VGM & Associates, as well the Marketing Pillar for Heartland Conference talks with other members of the Heartland Conference planning committe about what to expect for 2023! She is joined by Jill Blaser, Heartland Chair; Kayla Mahler, Education Chair; and Samantha Doering, Events Chair. 

In this episode of Industry Matters, Alan Morris, Director of Research and Strategy for VGM Government Relations, and John Gallagher, VP of VGM Government Relations, talk with Brian Leitten from Leitten Consulting, about a new study, "OIG Recommends 'High Risk/Low Reward' Strategy on Intermittent Catheters." The study looks at concerns and costs associated with reducing access...

In today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, continue their three-part series. In this second episode, they talk about medical records, delivery, and ongoing need, including drop-shipping and remote setups. 

In today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, finish up their three-part series. In this final episode, they talk about billing the claim, HCPC Codes, modifiers, and avoiding some audits.

In today’s episode, Ronda Buhrmester, Sr. Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Mandi Joyner, Sr. Director of Marketing, kick off a three-part series. In this first episode, they talk about the intake process and ordering and how to help make this process as smooth as possible.

In today’s MUST listen to the episode, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing,  talks with Ronda Buhrmester, Senior Director of Payer Relations and Reimbursement for VGM Government Relations, and Kelly Grahovac, General Manager for the van Halem Group, about how the Mississippi River is playing a role in the changes to the DMEPOS provider enrollment and what, if anything, you need to be doing....

In today’s episode, Jim Greatorex, VP of VGM’s Live at Home talks with Gabrielle Welter, Strategic Business Development Manager at AAG. They talk about how people can use reverse mortgages as funding resources for home accessibility projects.   

In today’s episode of Industry Matters, Miranda Murphy, with VGM Therapy speaks with Greg Guinter, the Director of Therapy and Rehab Sales for Medline. They talk about the changing landscape of healthcare, the challenges healthcare systems are facing as they relate to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy service providers, and the evolution of innovation and technology in the...